STRING GAUGES

Ibanez guitars are setup from the factory with the following standard string gauges.

Models

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

Electric

.009

.011

.016

.024

.032

.042

7 String

.009

.011

.016

.024

.032

.042

.054

Bass 4

.045

.065

.80

.100

Bass 5

.045

.065

.085

.105

.125

Bass 6

.030

.045

.065

.080

.105

.128

Acoustic

.012

.016

.024

.032

.042

.053

ADJUSTING THE INTONATION

Intonation adjustment is usually necessary
when new strings are fitted
(it can also be affected by the angle of the tremolo
unit).

Adjusting the intonation is performed
by moving the individual string saddles
forward or backward.

To check the intonation: Use
an electronic tuner and tune the guitar to a standard
pitch.

Note: All lbanez guitars use A--440
for a standard pitch. Play the harmonic at the 12th
fret, compare it to the fretted noteat the 12th fret,
these notes should read the same on the tuner.

Before adjusting the intonation, first
determine the direction that the saddle
needs to be moved.

Note: If the 12th fret is sharper
than the open note, the saddle needs to be moved back.

If the 12th fret is flatter than the open note, the
saddle needs to be moved forward.

TRUSSROD

All guitar
necks are subject to great stress as a result of string
tension, humidity
or changes in climactic conditions. Occasionally, there
are times when the neck may need adjustment.

The truss rod
is adjustable at the headstock using as allen wrench or an adjustment wrench.

Note:
This adjustment should be performed periodically and
only by qualified repair personnel.
Over adjustment can result in damage to the instrument
and will no be covered under warranty.

SETTING STRING ACTION

"Action"
is measured by the distance between the string and the
fret.lbanez standard action is set from the top of the fourteenth
fret to the bottom of the string.

Note:
Make sure the truss rod is properly adjusted before
adjusting the action.

Model

Low
String

Acoustic

2.8-3.2mm

2.0-2.4mm

Bass

2.5-3.0mm

2.0-2.5mm

Classical

3.3-3.7mm

2.8-3.2mm

The action can
be easily adjusted by raising
or lowering the bridge studs or saddles depending on the model.

If lower than standard settings are desired,
this can often result in"buzz" or "rattle"
of the strings. This is caused by the string vibrating.

Different gauges of strings can result in the
need for truss rod, tremolo, action or
intonation adjustment.

LO-PRO EDGE TREMOLO ARM INFO

The tremolo arm can be inserted and
removed very easily.

Insert the tremolo arm into the arm
socket and firmly
push down until the arm snaps into place

Note: Both
bushings should be completely hidden. To remove the
tremolo
arm, firmly hold the arm at the break over point (bend)
and pull up until
the arm is released.

LO-PRO EDGE/ EDGE Tremolo Arm Torque.
The rotation torque of the arm can be adjusted
by changing the number of bushings on the arm.
To reduce the torque, remove one bushing
on the lower side. To further reduce the torque,
remove both bushings.
*You may notice that after some time it may be impossible
to secure the arm even when both bushing are in place.
If this happens, replace the arm bushings with new ones.

1. To replace the bushings,
remove the bushings
by spreading (opening) the bushing until it is
removed.Open the new bushings at the split section
and snap them into place on the tremolo arm.

Tremolo Angle Adjustment

The tremolo system should sit parallel to the
surface of the guitar body, as shown in the
illustration. It is sometime necessary to adjust
the tremolo angle when new strings, different
string gauges or different tunings are used.

1. Remove the tremolo cavity cover plate
from the back of the body.

2. Using a Phillips
head screw driver, turn
the Spring tension adjustment screw
and adjust the length of the spring.

3. Retune the
guitar to the proper pitch
and check the angle.

ADJUSTING THE STRING HEIGHT

1. The height adjustment of the tremolo
can be set by using the two 4mm
adjustment screws (2) on either side of the tremolo unit.

2. Raise or lower the tremolo
to the desired string height using a 4mm allen wrench.

3. Tighten the Stud lock screw
(3)

LO-PRO AND EDGE STRING CHANGE AND VIDEO

Note: For ease in retuning, it is recommended
that one string at a time be changed and tuned.

1. Loosen the Pressure pad
lock screws on the TOPLOK III with a 3mm
wrench. Loosen the string by turning the tuner and then
remove the string.

2. Loosen the string stopper
screw (8) by using a 3mm allen wrench remove
the string from the saddle.

3. Cut off the ball end of
the new string above the string winding and insert
the end of the string in between the main saddle and
the String holder block

4. Tighten the String stopper
Screw.

5. Wind the string around the
tuning machine and tune to pitch

6. After changing the desired
strings retune all the strings and tighten the TOPLOK III Pressure pad screws

INTONATION

*Intonation adjustment is usually
necessary when new strings are fitted
(it can also be affected by the angle of the tremolo
unit).

Adjusting the intonation is performed
by moving the individual string saddles
forward or backward. To check the intonation: Use an
electronic tuner and
tune the guitar to a standard pitch.

Note: All Ibanez guitars use A=44OHz
for a standard pitch.

Play the harmonic at the 12th fret,
compare it to the fretted note at the 12th fret,
these notes should read the same on the tuner.

*Before adjusting the intonation,
first determine the direction that the saddle
needs to be moved.

Note: If the 12th fret harmonic pitch
is lower than the fretted note, the saddle needs
to be moved back. If the 12th fret harmonic is higher
than the fretted note,
the saddle needs to be moved forward.

1. Loosen the Pressure pad
screws on the TOPLOK Ill with a 3 mm
allen wrench and loosen the string to be adjusted.

2. Loosen the Saddle lack down
screw 9 on the saddle to be adjusted
with a 2mm allen wrench.

Note: Only loosen the screw enough to
move the saddle.

3. Adjust the saddle forward
or backward to the proper position and tighten
the Saddlelock down screw 9.

*On the bass plate there are two
holes for each Saddle lock down screw. The purpose
of this is to accommodate for different tunings or different
gauges of strings.

4. Tune the guitar to pitch
and recheck the intonation. If the intonation is still
not correct repeat steps 1, 2 and 3.

1.The height adjustment of
the tremolo can be set by using the two 3mm
adjustment screws on either side of the tremolo unit.

2. Raise or lower the tremolo
to the desired string height using
a 3mm allen wrench.

4. ADJUSTING THE INTONATION

Intonation adjustment is usually necessary
when new strings are fitted
(it can also be affected by the angle of the tremolo
unit).

Adjusting the intonation is performed
by moving the individual string
saddles forward or backward.

To check the intonation : Use an
electronic tuner and tune the guitar
to a standard pitch.

Note: All lbanez guitars use A--440
for a standard pitch. Play the harmonic
at the 12th fret, compare it to the fretted note at
the 12th fret, these notes
should read the same on the tuner.

Before adjusting the intonation, first
determine the direction that
the saddle needs to be moved.

Note: If the 12th fret harmonic pitch
is lower than the fretted note, the saddle needs
to be moved back. If the 12th fret harmonic is higher
than the fretted note, the saddle
needs to be moved forward.

1. Loosen the pressure pad screws on the top lock with
a 3mm allen wrench
and loosen the string to be adjusted.

2. Loosen the saddle lock down
screw® on the saddle to be adjusted with
a 2mm allen wrench.
Note: Only loosen the screw enough
to move the saddle.

3. Adjust the saddle forward
or backward to the proper position and tighten
the saddle lock down screw .

On the bass plate there are two holes
for each saddle lock down screw.
The purpose of this is to accommodate for different
tunings or different gauges of strings.

4. Tune the guitar to pitch
and recheck the intonation. If the intonation is still
not correct repeat steps 2 and 3.

5. When the guitar is properly
adjusted, tighten the top lock pressure
pad screws

5. REPLACING THE STRINGS

LOW TRSII TREMOLO

Note : For ease in retuning, it is recommended
that one string at a time be changed and tuned.

1. Loosen the pressure pad lock screws on the top lock
with a 3mm allen wrench. Loosen the string by turning the tuner
and then remove the string.

2. Loosen the string stopper
bolt by using a 3mm allen wrench, and remove
the string from the saddle.

3. Cut off the ball end of
the new string above the string winding and insert the
end of the string in between the main saddle and the
string holder block.

4. Tighten the string stopper
bolt.

5. Wind the string around the
tuning machine and tune to pitch.

6. After changing the desired
strings retune all the strings to the proper
pitch and tighter the top lock pressure pad screws.

SINGLE LOCKING TREMOLO

Note For ease in retuning., it is recommended
that one string at time be changed and tuned.

1. Loosen the pressure
pad lock screws on the top lock with a 3.Omm
allen wrench. Loosen the string by turning the tuner
and then remove the string.

2. Thread the new string through
the string holder tube , and over the saddle
pulling it tight towards the headstock.

3. Wlnd the string around the
tuning machine and tune to pitch.

4. Tighten the pressure pad
screws.

TREMOLO ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

The tremolo system should sit parallel
to the surface of the guitar body,
as shown in the illustration. It is sometime necessary
to adjust the tremolo
angle when new strings, different string gauges or different
tunings are used.

1. Remove the tremolo cavity
cover plate from the back of the body.

2. Using a Phillips head screwdriver,
turn the spring tension adjustment
screw and adjust the length of the spring.

3. Retune the guitar to the
proper pitch and check the angle.

TZ Bridges

The Overall Tremolo height can be
adjusted by raising or lowering the
Height Adjustment screws (5)on either side of
the bridge.

Height adjustment of the individual
strings can be adjusted by useing
a 1.5mm allen wrench inside each saddle(11)

The tremolo arm is placed in the hole
in the bridge plate and inserted into
the threaded block. (5)

GIBRALTAR II BRIDGE

Adjusting the String Height.

1. Loosen the heigth adjustment screw
(5)
on both sides of the bridge using a #2 Phillips

2. Turn the notched wheel (4)
To raise or lower the bridge.

ACCUCAST BIV BASS BRIDGE

Adjusting the string
Height. The Saddles are preset
on the plate. Height adjustment is made by
adjusting the 2mm allen screws on either side
of the bridge.

To change the strings angle adjust
the two 2mm (6)
screws on the highside of the bridge, chanding
the pivot angle.

ATK BASS BRIDGE AND STANDARD BASS BRIDGE

To adjust the string height of the
saddles use
a 1.5mm allen wrench on each saddle (4)